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Starmer says he wont step down after potential challenger wins Westminster seat

The Prime Minister has said he will fight any contest to oust him from 10 Downing Street.

The Hindu 19 Jun 2026 9:16 pm

Israel and Hezbollah agree on Lebanon ceasefire: U.S. official

The truce that began at 4 p.m. local time (1300 GMT) was brokered by U.S. and Qatari mediators following talks with Israel and Iran, the official told AFP on condition of anonymity

The Hindu 19 Jun 2026 9:13 pm

Putting Indigenous farmers at the heart of Papua's food security

Discussions around food security often revolve around numbers, from the size of newly opened agricultural land and ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 9:06 pm

Prabowo urges PSSI to reform league for World Cup bid

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto urged Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) Chairman Erick Thohir to improve ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 8:49 pm

Why Bangladesh Is Fencing Its Border With Myanmar

A non-state actor the Arakan Army now controls Myanmars side of the border. That forces Bangladesh to rely more on unilateral forms of border management.

The Diplomat 19 Jun 2026 8:26 pm

Prabowo backs Indonesia's bid to host inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup

President Prabowo Subianto has guaranteed support for Indonesias bid to host the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 8:17 pm

Giant Sea Wall to be combined with mangrove restoration : Minister

Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said the planned Giant ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 7:52 pm

BSKDN syncs policies for effective delivery of President's program

The Domestic Policy Strategy Agency (BSKDN) held a strategic forum to strengthen governance, synchronize central and ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 7:35 pm

Prabowo pushes sports academies to develop young athletes

President Prabowo Subianto is promoting national sports development through the establishment of sports academies ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 7:32 pm

How Saudi Arabia Derailed Pakistans Africa Drive

Pakistans aspirations in Africa are growing, but its ability to realize them remains constrained by economic weakness, dependence on external financing, and the shifting priorities of its most important allies.

The Diplomat 19 Jun 2026 7:32 pm

Prabowo pledges full support for Indonesia's 2030 World Cup bid

President Prabowo Subianto has pledged full support for the Indonesian national football team ahead of the 2030 FIFA ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 7:20 pm

Prabowo endorses long-term sports budget to prepare future athletes

President Prabowo Subianto has expressed full support for a multi-year budgeting policy to prepare the future of ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 7:20 pm

Indonesia confident to keep MSCI emerging market status

The Indonesian government remains confident that the country will retain its emerging market status ahead ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 7:13 pm

Ministry outlines steps to global careers for vocational students

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has outlined a number of measures that educational institutions and ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 7:09 pm

Indonesia to form special task force to mitigate El Nino impacts

Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo has announced plans to form a special task force to mitigate the impacts of the El ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 6:50 pm

True IDC Continues Investing with 6 Billion Baht in Its 7th Data Center in Northern Bangkok

True Internet Data Center Co., Ltd., or True IDC,the largest data center and cloud service provider in Thailand ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 6:32 pm

President Prabowo calls for stronger support for disabled athletes

President Prabowo Subianto has called for greater attention to be given to athletes with disabilities in Indonesia as ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 6:27 pm

Gibran inspects 95 percent complete Bulango Ulu Dam in Gorontalo

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka conducted a firsthand inspection of the Bulango Ulu Dam under ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 6:16 pm

The Last Maoist: What Next for India?

A victory that leaves governance deficits intact, rehabilitation frameworks underperforming, extractive interests empowered, and surveillance tools normalized is not a full resolution.

The Diplomat 19 Jun 2026 5:51 pm

How the Hormuz reopening could lower fuel prices in Indonesia

The atmosphere inside the Presidential Palace Complex on Thursday (June 18) shifted from routine statecraft to cautious ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 5:24 pm

Indonesia speeds up home renovations to cut substandard housing

The Indonesian government is ramping up efforts to reduce substandard housing by accelerating its Self-help Housing ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 5:11 pm

Five rehabilitated orangutans return to Kalimantan rainforest

Five rehabilitated orangutans have been released into the Kalimantan rainforest at Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park, ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 4:51 pm

Kremlin acknowledges Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, says strikes on Ukraine will continue

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters they should check out images from Ukrainian cities that Russian forces had struck

The Hindu 19 Jun 2026 4:11 pm

Hormuz ship crossings spike after U.S.-Iran deal to end war, says marine tracker

AXSMarine said that on June 18 it observed 25 verified commercial vessel crossings through the Strait of Hormuz the highest single-day count since April 18 and more than five times the average daily level recorded during the first ten days of June

The Hindu 19 Jun 2026 4:09 pm

Asia's richest man Ambani announces what could be India's biggest share sale

India's largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (3.02bn), according to media reports.

BBC 19 Jun 2026 3:43 pm

Indonesia maps liquefaction-prone zones in quake-hit Central Sulawesi

Indonesias geological agency has mapped several areas in Central Sulawesi province that face a high ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 3:42 pm

Indonesia, UNESCAP discuss research support for energy transition

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology explored opportunities for cooperation with the United ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 3:34 pm

Mount Rinjani cracks down on hiker waste with local community help

The Mount Rinjani National Park Office (TNGR) in West Nusa Tenggara is involving local community groups to improving ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 3:23 pm

RI calls for stronger cross-regional connectivity at Uzbekistan forum

Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti called for strengthening cross-regional economic connectivity at an ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 3:20 pm

Indonesia targets renovation of 1,397 madrasas

The Indonesian government is targeting the rehabilitation and renovation of 1,397 madrasas nationwide under a Rp4 ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 2:40 pm

VP inspects Mbongawani Market to ensure its operational readiness

Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka reviewed the revitalised Old Mbongawani Market in Ende District, ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 2:27 pm

Afghan forces struck militant hideouts in Pakistan: Taliban

Afghan Talibans Defence Ministry did not specify how the attack Kabuls first major offensive action in months was carried out

The Hindu 19 Jun 2026 2:08 pm

Jakarta launches cash incentives, tax rebates to become cinema hub

Jakarta is launching a major push to transform Indonesia's capital into a regional cinema hub, offering steep ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 1:58 pm

Indonesia returns to UNESCO heritage committee after 12 years

Indonesia has secured a berth at the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 1:11 pm

Fire breaks out at Tokyo primary school, injuring at least one

One witness told how children escaped out of windows to a concrete ledge below, before fire crews brought them to safety using ladders.

The Hindu 19 Jun 2026 1:08 pm

Indonesia MotoGP boosts world-class sports tourism: Minister

Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir stated that the 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia MotoGP in Mandalika, ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 12:44 pm

Indonesia nears breakthrough in long pursuit of fugitive Paulus Tannos

A Singapore court is expected to rule in August on the extradition of fugitive corruption suspect Paulus Tannos, ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 12:43 pm

VP Gibran vows priority for 3T schools under revitalization program

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka reinforced the governments commitment to accelerating the ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 12:22 pm

Indonesia targets US$1 billion Panda Bond issuance: minister

Indonesia is targeting an initial issuance of US$1 billion in Panda Bonds in China to diversify development financing ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 11:40 am

Indonesia, South Korea build smart city center in Nusantara

Indonesia and South Korea are cooperating to develop a Smart City Cooperation Center (SCCC) in Nusantara, ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 11:30 am

AIIB's US$17 bln funding for Indonesia is regular loan: minister

Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the US$17 billion financing commitment secured from the ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 11:17 am

Times Square gunfire sends bystanders scrambling to safety

The shooting took place at around 3:40 pm, which was after the parade for the NBA champion New York Knicks filled the streets of lower Manhattan.

The Hindu 19 Jun 2026 10:12 am

Indonesia park rangers intercept illegal hikers on Mount Semeru

Park authorities in East Java have intercepted four people following an unauthorized expedition on the restricted ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 9:46 am

Indonesia-China mutual trust remains strong: minister

Mutual trust between Indonesia and China remains strong, with both countries committed to strengthening bilateral ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 9:20 am

What is downblending, the process at the heart of Trumps Iran agreement?

Downblending is a technology to make uranium less pure

The Hindu 19 Jun 2026 9:14 am

U.S.-Iran war: Timeline of key events

The United States and Iran have reached an interim deal aimed at ending their war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu 19 Jun 2026 9:13 am

Fortegra Strengthens Actuarial Leadership with Appointment of Anthony Katz as SVP, Reserving

-The Fortegra Group, Inc., a global specialty insurer, today announced the appointment of Anthony Katz as Senior Vice ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 5:34 am

Prabowo eyes bigger Himbara role through export reform

President Prabowo Subianto has emphasized the strategic role of the State-Owned Banks Association (Himbara) in ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 12:52 am

Prabowo urges state banks to expand public impact

President Prabowo Subianto has urged the State-Owned Banks Association (Himbara) to look beyond profit generation and ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 12:41 am

Indonesia monitors US-Iran peace deal impact on fuel prices

The Indonesian government is closely monitoring the impact of the newly signed peace agreement between the United ...

Antara News 19 Jun 2026 12:06 am

FM Sugiono pushes Indonesia-Rusia nuclear power partnership

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono has called for strategic cooperation with Russia to develop nuclear energy ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 11:57 pm

Palm oil FFB prices rise after tighter government oversight

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said around 90 percent of palm oil companies have raised the prices of fresh ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 9:05 pm

Indonesia reactivates forest fire desk to face El Nino threat

Indonesia has reactivated the Forest and Land Fire (Karhutla) Coordination Desk to strengthen inter-agency coordination ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 8:27 pm

Minister reports higher FFB prices by 90 percent of palm oil firms

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that around 90 percent of palm oil companies have offered higher fresh ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 7:52 pm

Prabowo approves Rp100.1 trillion for Sumatra disaster recovery

President Prabowo Subianto has approved the allocation of Rp100.1 trillion (US$5.6 billion) for post-disaster recovery ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 7:07 pm

Foreign inflows into SRBI help stabilize rupiah: BI Governor

Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo said rising foreign investment in Bank Indonesia Rupiah Securities (SRBI), ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 6:57 pm

Why the 4-Inch Dancing Girl Figurine Rattles South Asias Puritans

The image of the nude torso of a millennia-old iconic figurine of a young woman was shaded in Indian school textbooks to make her appear clothed.

The Diplomat 18 Jun 2026 6:38 pm

Gov't urges regions to use World Cup viewing events to boost economy

Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto stated that the circular on public viewing events for the World Cup was ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 6:01 pm

Indonesia meets FAO benchmark for food self sufficiency: Minister

Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman said Indonesia has attained food self-sufficiency, citing compliance with the ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 5:59 pm

Indonesian films dominate domestic market with 67 pct share: Minister

Culture Minister Fadli Zon stated that locally produced films have dominated the domestic market, as reflected in their ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 5:57 pm

Indonesia's rice reserves sufficient for next 10 months: Minister

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman reported to President Prabowo Subianto that national rice reserves are in a ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 5:35 pm

Indonesia eyes major role in US$3.56 trillion global halal market

Indonesia holds a significant advantage in capturing global halal market opportunities due to its expanding industrial ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 4:52 pm

Indonesia explores China partnership on traditional medicine center

The Indonesian Ministry of Culture has explored potential cooperation with China State Construction International ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 4:49 pm

Prabowo summons Himbara leaders to discuss Indonesia's economy

President Prabowo Subianto summoned directors and commissioners of state-owned banks at the Presidential Palace in ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 4:11 pm

RI elected to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee 2026-2030

Indonesia has been elected as a member of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 3:35 pm

BI sees stable growth despite 100-basis-point rate hike

Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo has assured that Indonesias economic growth remains stable, supported ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 3:30 pm

Indonesia to launch B50 biodiesel policy on July 1 to cut imports

Indonesia is on track to implement the B50 biodiesel policy on July 1, 2026, to significantly reduce imports of C48 ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 3:02 pm

BI hikes rate by 25 bps to stabilize rupiah amid global tensions

Bank Indonesia (BI) decided to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.75 percent to maintain the ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 2:49 pm

Gibran urges careful planning for village cooperative locations

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka urged authorities to conduct proper studies and consult local communities before ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 2:48 pm

Central Sulawesi declares earthquake emergency response for one week

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) confirmed that the Central Sulawesi Provincial Government has declared ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 2:48 pm

World Conference of Classics urges deeper civilizational dialogue

The Second World Conference of Classics concluded in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday with participants calling for ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 1:49 pm

Tamas Szabo on Pepperstone's Competitive Mindset and the Power of F1

ForPepperstone, the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team partnership is more than a sponsorship. It reflects the ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 1:46 pm

Govt boosts irrigation, fertilizer stocks for El Nino threat

Indonesia is expanding irrigation infrastructure and water conservation projects to protect rice production from ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 1:30 pm

Govt hopes seven great habits strengthen home-schooled kids character

Indonesia's Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education statedthe implementation of the SevenGreat ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 1:19 pm

RI underscores ASEAN-Russia economic integration in Kazan summit

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono will underscore economic integration and cooperation in energy and food sectors ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 1:05 pm

Indonesia seeks 5,000 export villages through capacity building

The Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions and the Indonesian Quarantine Agency (Barantin) ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 12:57 pm

Direct WuhanIndonesia Shipping Route Strengthens Central China's Connectivity with Southeast Asia

The direct WuhanIndonesia shipping route is enhancing logistics connectivity between central China and Southeast ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 12:50 pm

Indonesia secures US$17 bln AIIB funding for development

Indonesia has secured US$17 billion in funding from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to support national ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 12:47 pm

Chinese President, Myanmar counterpart discuss cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing on Tuesday. China ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 12:22 pm

Economic Census 2026 not for taxation interests: BPS

Deputy Head of Statistics Indonesia (BPS) Sonny Harmadi assured that the 2026 Economic Census has no connection with ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 12:14 pm

After MoU signing, Iran-U.S. talks planned in Switzerland on June 19

As things stand, the plan is still for the U.S. and Iran, along with mediators Pakistan and Qatar and other involved countries, to meet tomorrow at Buergenstock for initial negotiations about implementing the agreement, the Swiss foreign ministry said in a statement

The Hindu 18 Jun 2026 12:14 pm

Changan Group Unveils Its In-house Developed ADAS -- SDA Pilot

At the 28th Chongqing International Auto Exhibition, Changan Group showcased its full brand lineup including CHANGAN ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 12:13 pm

Gibran checks MBG food quality, school facilities on NTT visit

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited a school in Ende District, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 12:12 pm

From Turbine Supply to Ecosystem Building: Goldwind Outlines APAC Strategy at the APAC Wind Energy Summit

Speaking at the GWEC APAC Wind Energy Summitin Hanoi, Goldwind, a reliable global strategic partner in clean ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 12:07 pm

Heavy rains flood hundreds of homes in Jambi

An aerial view shows floodwaters inundating a residential area in Kenali Besar, Alam Barajo, Jambi, Indonesia, Thursday ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 12:04 pm

Six Regional Organisations Sign MoU to Strengthen Asia's Dengue Response as Cases Rise

The Asia Dengue Voice and Action Group (ADVA) and partner organisations from across Asia have signed a new regional ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 10:55 am

Indonesia urged to retain full control over Kertajati Hercules hub

Indonesia must retain full control over a planned maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) center for C-130 Hercules ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 10:44 am

Leetx to Showcase Full-Stack Self-Developed Assembly Technology at Automotive Manufacturing 2026 in Bangkok

Electric vehicle production across Southeast Asia is scaling rapidly. Thailand alone has set a target for EVs to ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 10:36 am

UNSW claims Australias top spot for the first time in preeminent world university rankings

UNSW Sydney ranked first in the nation overall, as well as in employment outcomes and sustainability ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 10:30 am

Kopassus to hold first battalion 13 exercise in Bengkulu

Indonesia's Army Special Forces, or Kopassus, will hold the inaugural exercise of Battalion 13 Group 1 in Bengkulu ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 10:27 am